ParallaxTest

ParallaxTest is an unfinished shader since (although not available in SDK 2013) which draws parallax mapping on an albedo. Alternative to the disabled $parallaxmap shader parameter. Accepts only a $basetexture, of which the alpha channel is used as the heightmap.

Successful implementation, by placing a surface using Modulate shader, to fake lightmaps ontop of the otherwise fullbright parallax mapped texture (Click image if thumbnail is not animated).

Bug:The material will always be drawn unlit.

Note:There's a workaround for this bug, as lightmaps can be faked with Modulate shader

Todo: Document/test more of this shader!

The texture scale in hammer seems to correspond to the depth of the parallax effect. Higher scale -> deeper parallax. Models with this material will rendered invisible.

$basetexture <texture>

Defines an albedo texture.

$bumpmap <texture>

Specifies a texture that will provide three-dimensional lighting information for a material. Since it doesn't have lighting, it just exist.